Our People

Anne Marie Douglas

Anne Marie Douglas graduated from the University of Aberdeen. Thereafter Anne Marie completed her legal traineeship with a prestigious law firm in Aberdeen. After working in Aberdeen for a number of years post qualification she relocated to Inverness in 2005.

Anne Marie established Cowan Douglas Law in 2006. The firm was the first specialist Family Law Practice established in the Highlands of Scotland. Since establishing Cowan Douglas Law, Anne Marie has gained an accreditation from the Law Society of Scotland as a Family Law Specialist. She is also a qualified Collaborative Lawyer and trained Family Mediator

Anne Marie is regularly appointed by the Sheriff Court as a Court Reporter. She has particular expertise in separations involving complex financial and business matters.

In her spare time, Anne Marie is a Committee for both the Family Law Association and Consensus Scotland.

Patrick Balfour

With a wealth of experience in Property Development across the North of Scotland, Patrick is well-suited to head-up our Property Team. Patrick is also a Chartered Accountant (FCCA) and a qualified Conveyancing & Family Law Paralegal.

Patrick joined Cowan Douglas Law in 2006 when the Firm was established. Patrick initially joined the firm as our Law Accountant but as the Firm expanded and demand for our Property and Estate Agency service grew, Patrick headed up our Property Department to meet this growing need. With Customer Service always at the forefront of his thinking, Patrick is constantly striving not only to meet client expectations but to exceed them. For a no-obligation chat about your Property give Patrick a call on 01463 243 120.